Fitness made fun

Happy Spring! I was disappointed when I left my home this morning only to find frost on the car but the day has shaped up nicely.

I started off my day by taking my 80lb puppy, Skybar, who is currently in foster care (living with my parents), to Breakheart reservation in hopes of getting in a good run. Much to my dismay, every time we got a good rhythm going she would cross in front of me and stop. She's a a klutz just like me, but I know not to stop! You can't help but love her though, she's just so darn cute and afraid of her own shadow.

The topic of the day is making fitness fun. I am not a fan of cardio, in fact a month ago I hated it. Despised it. Never did it. I've now come to the conclusion that it's necessary for me to achieve my goals, and I'm slowly learning to like it. I only do 20 minute sessions due to a short attention span but the 20 minutes is a hard 20 and it leaves me feeling great. Then I stretch and try to do a split (I've got a ways to go), shower and I start my day on a high. Of course, I couldn't get through this without my ipod.

I strongly believe you need to find a version of exercise that is somewhat enjoyable if you want to make it a part of your every day life. Below are some options I will be investigating for you.

1. Zumba: Monday night I'm going to give this a try. It's a Latin dance class providing an amazing cardio workout, so I'm told.
2. Trapeze class: at Jordan's Furniture
3. Pilates: The Pilates Promise reads 'In 10 sessions you'll feel a difference. In 20, you'll see a difference. In 30, you'll have a whole new body'. I am suspicious of this but I'm going to try it with an open mind and report back.
   
4. Belly Dancing: I've done this in the past, but I didn't like the instructor. I could not care less about the spiritual side to this, I just want a fun workout. I will try with a new instructor.
5. Running: Considering signing up for a 5k. Only problem is I don't really like running. I'm more of a sprinter.

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